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BG53 ZZF

2004 Citroen Saxo

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,712 mi
Last recorded67,712 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen Saxo50,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ZZF
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 67,712 miles

o/s front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 9 Oct 2013 52,541 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 52,541 miles

Centre Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 50,120 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 50,112 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 44,931 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 39,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre showing signs of cracking/deterioration

offside rear tyre showing signs of cracking/deterioration

Fail 11 Jan 2011 39,436 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre showing signs of cracking/deterioration

offside rear tyre showing signs of cracking/deterioration

Pass 12 Jan 2010 34,090 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 34,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 28,065 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 22,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2008 22,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 16,950 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Saxo?

Based on 2,458,128 MOT tests across 232,210 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
5,451
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
232,210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 130,935
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 110,806
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 99,144
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 98,726
brake recording little or no effort 96,052
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BG53 ZZF is a 2004 Citroen Saxo in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Citroen Saxo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 50,150 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Saxo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 130,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG53 ZZF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Saxo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Citroen Saxo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG53 ZZF is a 2004 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 3 January 2004.

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